Head coach Rowntree warns Munster cannot return to old ways

Munster cannot revert to old habits despite Toulouse posing toughest test

PREPARATIONS: Ben Healy, Peter O'Mahony, Craig Casey, Jack O'Donoghue and Conor Murray. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The challenges get tougher for Graham Rowntree’s developing side and gameplan but while Sunday’s opponents Toulouse represent the toughest examination yet of Munster’s progress under him, the head coach is confident his players will stick to the path on which they have embarked.

Munster will open their Heineken Champions Cup pool campaign as the five-time champions return to Thomond Park for the first time in two seasons and they will face hosts undergoing a significant change in approach and mindset under new management.